Network Engineer IV

Spectraforce
Seattle, United States of America
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Seattle, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Access
Border Gateway Protocol
Synchronous Optical Networking
Complex Networks
Wavelength-Division Multiplexing
DNS
Ethernet
Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP)
Hot Standby Router Protocol
Internet Group Management Protocols
Internet Protocol
Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC)
IPv4
IPv6
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Multi-protocol Systems
Multicasting
NetFlow
Network Installation Services
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
Optical Carrier Transmission Rates
Software Tools
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS)
TCP/IP
Virtual Local Area Networks
Juniper
Routing & Switching
Hardware Infrastructure
Cisco networks

Job description

  • Design, build, and deploy global DWDM networks to support growing business demands.
  • Develop and implement scalable network designs to meet customer and operational requirements.
  • Create and improve processes for building, operating, and maintaining optical networks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional networking teams to ensure seamless integration and operations.
  • Evaluate new networking technologies and participate in vendor selection and commercial processes.
  • Ensure compliance with defined network standards and best practices.
  • Review, implement, and validate changes across optical and IP network systems.
  • Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve network quality, performance, and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide innovative, long-term solutions., * Optical & Transport: DWDM, SONET (OC3, OC48), T1/DS1, DS3
  • Networking: IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, VLANs/STP (802.1d), Ethernet (802.2/3)
  • Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, HSRP/GLBP
  • Multicast & MPLS: PIMv2, IGMP, LDP
  • Security & Access: TACACS, IPSEC, VPNs
  • Monitoring & Protocols: NetFlow, DNS, HTTP

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in network engineering or related roles.
  • Strong experience in optical network planning, modeling tools, and DWDM network deployments.
  • Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals and protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with major DWDM platforms (Ciena, Infinera, Cisco).
  • Experience with major router platforms (Cisco, Juniper), including hardware components.
  • Deep knowledge of routing protocols, especially BGP and OSPF.
  • Strong analytical skills and advanced troubleshooting capabilities.

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